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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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