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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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