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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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