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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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