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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these new open educational experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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