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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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