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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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