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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. 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 control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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