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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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