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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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