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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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