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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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