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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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