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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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