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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key 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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