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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the 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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