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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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