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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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