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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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