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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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