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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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