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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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