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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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