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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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