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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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