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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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