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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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