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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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