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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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