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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses 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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