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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever 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 organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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