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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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