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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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