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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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