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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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