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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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