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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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