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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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