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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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