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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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