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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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