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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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