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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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