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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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