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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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