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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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