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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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