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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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