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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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