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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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