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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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