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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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