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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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