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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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