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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of 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 students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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