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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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