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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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