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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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