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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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