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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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