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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended 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 educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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