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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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