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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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