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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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