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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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