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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance 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 institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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