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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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