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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key 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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