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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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