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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance 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 participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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