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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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