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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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