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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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