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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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