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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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