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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key 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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