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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. 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 MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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