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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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