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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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