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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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