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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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