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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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