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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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