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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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