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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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