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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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