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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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