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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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