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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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