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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-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 educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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