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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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