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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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