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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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