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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling 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 participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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