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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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