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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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