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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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