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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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