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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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