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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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