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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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