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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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