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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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