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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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