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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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