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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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