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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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