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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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