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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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