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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always 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 quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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