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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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