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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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