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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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