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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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