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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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