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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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