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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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