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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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