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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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