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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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