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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee 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 institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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