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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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