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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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