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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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