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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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