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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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