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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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