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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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