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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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