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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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