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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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