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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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