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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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