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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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