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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education 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 organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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