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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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