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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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