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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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