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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education 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 schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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