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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because 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 educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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