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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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