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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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