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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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