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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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