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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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