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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing 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 exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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