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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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