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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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