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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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