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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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