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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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