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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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