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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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