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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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