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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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