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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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