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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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