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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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