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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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