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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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