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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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