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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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