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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance 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 educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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