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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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