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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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