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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses 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 classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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