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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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