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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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