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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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