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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively 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 institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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