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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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