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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for 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 stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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