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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider 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 participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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