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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-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 institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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