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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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