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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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