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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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