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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. 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 education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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