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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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