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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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