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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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