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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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