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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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