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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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