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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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