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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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