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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)