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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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