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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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