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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning enable learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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