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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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