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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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