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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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