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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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