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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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