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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines 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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