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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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