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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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