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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online 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 quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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