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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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