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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively 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 institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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