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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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