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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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