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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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