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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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