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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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