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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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