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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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