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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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