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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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