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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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