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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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