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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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