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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because 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 organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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