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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today 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 teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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