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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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