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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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