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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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