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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Qatar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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