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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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