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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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