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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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