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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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