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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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