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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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