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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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