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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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