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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important 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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