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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for 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 ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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