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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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