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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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