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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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