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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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