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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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