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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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