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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning enable students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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