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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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