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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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