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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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