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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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