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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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