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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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