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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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