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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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