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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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