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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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