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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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