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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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