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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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