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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key 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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