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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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