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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for 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 participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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