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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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