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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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