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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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