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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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