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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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