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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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