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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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