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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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