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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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