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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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