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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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