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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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