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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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