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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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