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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the 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 participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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