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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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