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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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