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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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