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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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