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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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