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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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