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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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