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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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