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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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