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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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