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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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