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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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