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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-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 ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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