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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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