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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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