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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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