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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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