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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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