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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores 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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