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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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