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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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