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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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