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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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