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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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