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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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