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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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