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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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