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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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