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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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