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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources