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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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