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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended 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 participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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