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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because 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 stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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