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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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