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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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