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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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