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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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