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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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