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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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