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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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