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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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