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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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