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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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