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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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