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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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