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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally 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 topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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