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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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