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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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