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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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