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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? 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 online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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