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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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