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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that 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 we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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