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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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