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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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