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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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