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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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