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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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