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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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