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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that 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 teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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