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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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