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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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