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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure 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 institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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