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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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