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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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