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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively 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 we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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