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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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