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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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