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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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