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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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