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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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