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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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