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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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