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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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