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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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