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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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