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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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