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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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