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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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