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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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