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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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