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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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