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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive 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 participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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