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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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