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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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