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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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