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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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