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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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