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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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