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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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