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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively 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 students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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