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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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