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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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