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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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