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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always 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 many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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