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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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