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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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