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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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