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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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