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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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