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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major 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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