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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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