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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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