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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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