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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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