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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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