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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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