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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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