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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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