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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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