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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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