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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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