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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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