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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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