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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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