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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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