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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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