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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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