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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively 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 instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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