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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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