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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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