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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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