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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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