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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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