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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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