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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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