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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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