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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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