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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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