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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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