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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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