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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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