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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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