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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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