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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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