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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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