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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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