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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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