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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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