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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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