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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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