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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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