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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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