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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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