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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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