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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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