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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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