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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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