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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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