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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the most important 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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