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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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