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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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