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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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