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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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