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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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