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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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