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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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