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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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