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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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