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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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