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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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