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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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