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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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