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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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