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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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