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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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