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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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