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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-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 stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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