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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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