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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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