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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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