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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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