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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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