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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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