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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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