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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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