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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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