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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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