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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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