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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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