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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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