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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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