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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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