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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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