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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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