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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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