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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always 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 several issues that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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