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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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