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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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