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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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