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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate 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 online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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