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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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