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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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