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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies 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 organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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