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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing 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 education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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