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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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