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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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