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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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