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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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