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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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