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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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