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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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