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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning 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 ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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