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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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