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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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