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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book 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 researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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