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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because 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 stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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