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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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