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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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