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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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