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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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