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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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