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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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