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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the 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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