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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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