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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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