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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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