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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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