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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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