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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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