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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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