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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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