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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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