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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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