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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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