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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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