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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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