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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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