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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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