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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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