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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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