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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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