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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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