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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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