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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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