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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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