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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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