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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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