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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-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 guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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