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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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