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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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