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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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