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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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