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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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