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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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