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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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